There were shots with graphics unique ocean freighter, which is intended to convey perspective European booster Arian-6. We are talking about the vessel, which was called «Canopy». It is owned by “tradewinds”.
The name looks very original. It refers to the ancient Egyptian ritual vessels, which were kept in a special part of authorities, extracted from dead bodies in the mummification process. The Russian language uses the word "canopic", which is derived from the Greek term corresponding. Usually canopic ancient Egyptians applied human image, which these bodies belong.
The ship «Canopy» has a length 121 m, width – 23 m. Special attention to the pay of its power plants. it 4 engine. According to the latest data, they operate on multiple fuels. This may be as diesel, and the liquefied natural gas (SPG). capacity is 2300 kW.
The uniqueness of the vessel also in the fact, further «Canopy» equipped 4 a kind of sail on a rigid base with a streamlined teardrop (changing) shape. In this part the elements such sails are solar batteries. This design has a very impressive area - about 375 quarter. m, saving up to 30 percent of the fuel while driving and additionally generate electricity.
The cruising speed when transporting construction elements is 16 knots.
The first launch of the European launcher, "Ariane-6" from Kourou in French Guiana is scheduled for 2020 year. At Kourou and the missile will be delivered. The project is implemented by the European Space Agency (THAT) and the total cost of implementation is 4 billion.
A few days ago, ESA showed footage from the launch pad in the same French Guiana, where there is a preparation for the future launch. Booster should be put into orbit at once three dozen satellites OneWeb.
